I saw in a FHB houses issue where they plastered the a shower wall. You may remember the bathroom, it had a mosaic tile on one of the shower walls and the plaster was tinted with yellow. I am contemplating doing it on my own house. It seems like a really bad idea but I bought this really nice tile and I only have enough for the pan and one wall. My question is; Is this a bad idea (I think I know that answer)? But if I go ahead with it what kind of additives should I put in the plaster mix to prevent mold? thanks
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Greetings red, Sorry for the delay in getting to you. Sometimes these posts don't always get displayed on the board very quickly.
This post, in response to your question, will bump the thread through the 'recent discussion' listing again which will increase it's viewing.
Perhaps it will catch someone's attention that can help you with advice.
Cheers
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I do beleive I've seen it done too. All i noticed was a good paintjob.
Can you hold the laser level while I shave?
One way to do it would be to use traditional skim-coat plaster, which once it's set up is no longer water soluble the way joint compound is. You can mix a little pigment in as you go. Then wax the surface with a wax tinted a similar but slightly different color. The was finish is nice and soft, and would repel some water.
I wouldn't want to be the guy who got hired to repaint the walls after that though!
Isn't there a waterproof plaster just for this application....Kynes cement, as I recall
Do it just like pool plaster. I'd want a full membrane behind that.Regards, Scooter"I may be drunk, but you're crazy, and I'll be sober tomorrow." WC Fields, "Its a Gift" 1934